We are delighted that you are interested in joining the MH & LD Division. Details of the role can be found in the JD below, we want to tell you about the amazing benefits we have to offer.When you join our division, you can balance work and life - with flexible working, hybrid and agile vacancies and an abundance of training and development opportunities.

Some benefits of joining the Division

Wellness, Work & Us -a service providing support to staff at times of need. When we are well, we can better support each other and people who use our services. Drop-ins, counselling & coaching.

Supervision offers staff opportunity to gain managers feedback, discuss development and focus on wellbeing.

Flexible working - full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working enable you to achieve a great work-life balance.

Development opportunities through in house training and external courses with local colleges and universities.

Working in North Wales, which has lots to offer, from idyllic villages, high-quality affordable housing and unspoiled natural environments.

We would love to welcome you into our division, don't hesitate to contact the recruiting manager to discuss the role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to work within a Multidisciplinary Team - with adults and children with a learning disability and associated complex health needs. - -The post holder will be responsible for taking on appropriate assessment of a persons needs and undertaking interventions that aim to improve their quality of life and achieve positive outcomes - -this will include planning how to do this alongside other professionals within the team.Post holder will provide education, knowledge, guidance and support to student nurses and unqualified staff in the team and provide support to clients and their families

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In conjunction with other team members, to take on the role of case coordinator for a designated caseload of clients with - - a learning disability.To be responsible, for the comprehensive assessment/analysis, planning, implementation of programmes of care, providing each client with an individual holistic package of care. -As case coordinator, responsibility for making evidence based assessment of clients physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs taking into account and respecting ethnicity, for a defined caseload.Ensure the timely collection and accurate recording of relevant information for client care. Record keeping must be maintained to best practice standards.Maintain contact with the client and family whilst they are in hospital or other forms of care to ensure continuity of care until discharge from caseload. Offer advice and support to carers whether paid or informal carers.To work in an autonomous capacity within the community on a daily basis responding to changing needs and risks within the boundaries of safe working practice.To work closely with Health Boards with regards to assessing clients needs against the criteria for CHC funding.In the role of case coordinator provide written and verbal reports and attend Mental Health Review Tribunals/Appeals as legislated under the Mental Health Act.

To be conversant with clinical governance issues and the need to be applying these to practice and to be conversant with and adhere to divisional and Health Board policies.To coordinate and organise case conferences when appropriate with the MDT.To promote relationships by working collaboratively within the MDT and other agencies.To ensure effective lines of communication are maintained with the clients and their carers and all disciplines involved.To participate in caseload audit as per polices and implement appropriate standards of caseload management in conjunction with the team leader.To promote a learning environment for students and NVQ nurses. Act as mentor and assessor in order for learning objectives to be achieved.To supervise student nurses and unqualified staff, providing and effective support role.To participate in local training and development initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RNLD

Experience

Essential

• Experience in learning disability services

Desirable

• Broad range of experience working in health & social care settings

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate a good understanding of Learning Disability, including Mental Health, Forensics, Challenging Behaviour and PLD/Complex. Health.-Awareness of current developments within a clinical setting

Desirable

• Awareness of current developments within - Learning Disability services

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
• Ability to adapt to new and changing circumstances
• Self-motivated
• Ability to prioritise and work proactively
• Ability to manage a designated caseload without direct supervision

Desirable

• Commitment to continuous improvements to clients care

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Preswylfa

Hendy Road

Mold

CH7 1PZ

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050-NMR898-0924